James Gandolfini was nominated for a Tony Award in 2009 as an actor in God of Carnage.

The Italian news agency ANSA reported that James Gandolfini’s body departed Rome for the US on Sunday. Gandolfini family spokesman Michael Kobold earlier told reporters the “provisional plan” was to repatriate the actor’s body Monday.

James Gandolfini had been headed to Sicily to appear at the Taormina Film Festival, which paid tribute to him Saturday.

Sonia is the heart and the artist of the team. She loves art and all that it implies. As Sonia says, good music, a well directed movie, or attending a music or film festival melts people’s heart and make them better. She is great at painting and photography. Working on scrapbooks is her favorite activity.